DA chief 'not consulted' on easing of importation of agri products
A NEDA official says in a House hearing on Monday that they relied on the position of the Department of Agriculture when they approved the order
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A NEDA official says in a House hearing on Monday that they relied on the position of the Department of Agriculture when they approved the order
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to remove non-tariff barriers to bring down rising domestic prices of agricultural products.
Philippines to double import volume for chipping potatoes
NFSP seeks Agriculture Secretary's help to address decline in sugar prices. President Enrique Rojas and industry leaders request government intervention to counteract the drop in sugar prices, currently at P2,400 to P2,500 per bag, significantly lower than the previous year. Imported sugar dominance dampens demand for domestic sugar, causing the decline. Agriculture Secretary promises concrete proposals to address the industry's concerns and the over importation issue.
It was President Marcos himself who ordered the importation of sugar by selected importers to address inflationary pressures and keep the prices of the commodity in the market from rising further, Senior Agriculture Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban told a Senate panel yesterday.